Plans for park restrooms, concessions revised; project cost lowered

A change in the plans for restrooms and a concession stand at Maidencreek Community Park would cut the cost to $100,000 from $173,000, according to Maidencreek Township officials.

Last month, the township supervisors discussed erecting a separate restroom and concession stand building at the heavily used park. Vandal-proofing it contributed to the high cost.

At a park and recreation committee meeting March 3, officials agreed that incorporating the new facilities into the existing pavilion instead was a better way to go.

The pavilion measures 49 feet by 103 feet. The bathroom and concession area, including a storage space, will measure 20 feet by 35 feet and the concession stand will be larger than originally proposed.

Township engineer Tom Unger said the new plan would reduce the cost significantly because the pavilion eliminates the need to pour a concrete slab or build a roof.

The road crew will do most of the work, and any electrical or plumbing labor will be bid out to certified contractors, Unger said.

The project should be completed in summer.

Officials also plan to spend $5,156 to install two exercise and stretching stations at the park. They will be located at opposite ends of the trail sitting between the soccer fields and pavilion.